Heavily-favored DESERT GATE (c, 3, Omaha Beach–Theogony, by Curlin) had no issue with a short field in the Hot Springs Stakes Thursday at Oaklawn Park, taking just three rivals gate to wire to win easily.The 2-5 choice, racing with blinkers on for the first time, broke a step slow but rushed up to lead from the rail ahead of 9-5 second choice Soldier N Diplomat (Army Mule). The pair quickly separated themselves from the back markers but, when the real running began midway around the turn, it was Desert Gate who shook away.Last year's GIII Best Pal Stakes winner came home under a hand ride from Flavien Prat, widening every stride to lead in the procession. Race Ready (More Than Ready) beat out Top Level (Upstart) for the final step on the podium. Lifetime Record: 6-3-2-0.O-Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul; B-Twin Oaks Bloodstock; T-Bob Baffert. Sales History: $125,000 wlg '23 KEENOV, $100,000 ylg '24 KEESEP, $260,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR.The post Desert Gate All The Way In The Hot Springs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.